[Effect of moxibustion on plaque psoriasis complicated with obesity].

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion combined with ointment sealing on plaque psoriasis complicated with obesity.

Methods: A total of 52 patients of plaque psoriasis complicated with obesity were randomized into an observation group (26 cases) and a control group (26 cases, 2 cases dropped off). ointment sealing was adopted in the control group.

Biased genotype distributions of Candida albicans strains associated with vulvovaginal candidosis and candidal balanoposthitis in China.

Background: Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC), which is most frequently caused by Candida albicans, is one of the most common vaginal infections and is a common problem worldwide. Despite the fact that extensive epidemiological studies have been performed, what triggers VVC, especially recurrence of the infection, is still uncertain.

Methods: Genotypes of C.